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Where to stay around Frangokastello?

Our 2018 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 121 holiday lettings near Frangokastello. From 52 villas to 36 houses, find unique self catering accommodation for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay near Frangokastello is on HomeAway.

What are the most popular points of interest and landmarks to stay near when travelling to Frangokastello?

HomeAway offers a large selection of holiday accommodations near great places in Frangokastello. From HomeAway travellers, the most popular points of interest to stay near are:

Frangokastello Venetian Fortress: 1,369 holiday lettings

University of Crete: 2,422 holiday lettings

Georgioupolis: 2,707 holiday lettings

Lake Kournas: 2,390 holiday lettings

Plakias Beach: 1,688 holiday lettings

But there are many other points of interest around Frangokastello listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.

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Can I find a holiday accommodation with pool in Frangokastello?

Yes, you can select your preferred holiday accommodation with pool among our 85 holiday homes with pool available in Frangokastello. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.

Make a self catering apartment or holiday rental in Frangokastello, Crete your home away from home

The small seaside town of Frangokastello is one of the most well-visited landmarks on the island of Crete. It is in a scenic location right on the coast with a backdrop of magnificent mountains. It is famous for its 13th century castle which is still in remarkably good condition. The town has a few small shops and a mini-market and banks and other services are found nearby in Chora Sfakion.

Things to Do in Frangokastello, Crete

The beaches around your Frangokastello holiday home provide ample amenities and things to do each day. The sandy beaches are ideal for sunbathing and the warm shallow waters are the perfect place to cool off with a swim. Go snorkeling or scuba diving, hire a boat, or enjoy the many watersports on offer in the area. After dark the village has a small and friendly bar for Greek style music and entertainment. Frangokastello is known for its excellent restaurants which can be found around the old castle. Local specialities to try are the boureki (baked potato and courgettes), tsigariasto (sauteed kid or lamb) and sfakianes pites which are sweet pastries. The nearby white Mountains offer scenic drives, hiking and outdoor pursuits with fabulous sea views.

Places to Visit in Frangokastello, Crete

The historic castle gave Frangokastello its name and was built by the Venetians in 1371 to defend the island from marauding pirates. The famous Battle of Frangokastello took place in 1828 during the War of Independence and the Cretan troops took refuge from the Turks in the castle. This is all remembered in an annual festival on May 17, when a procession of men dressed in black, riding horses and carrying weapons goes from the ruined Church of Agios Charalambos to the castle. As the sun rises there is a strange phenomenon when ghostly “Drosoulites” appear for about 10 minutes. It draws many curious visitors staying in Frangokastello rentals to see this strange mirage which still recurs at dawn on that day.

Weather in Frangokastello, Crete

Holiday rental homes on Crete enjoy a typical Mediterranean climate and ample sunshine during the hot, dry summer months with August temperatures averaging 28°C (82°F). The island is refreshed by the seasonal breezes in July and August. It can be humid at times. Rainfall during the summer is minimal with some showers from November to March. In winter the lowest daytime temperatures average 14°C (57°F) making it a pleasant year-round destination.

Travel to Frangokastello, Crete

The nearest international airports serving Frangokastello holiday rentals are the Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) Airport in Chania and the Heraklion (HER) Airport in north central Crete. Cheap flights from Thomsonfly are regularly available from Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Glasgow, London (Gatwick and Luton) Manchester and Newcastle. Jet2 flies from Leeds/Bradford and Budgetair has flights from Cork, Dublin and Shannon to Heraklion (Iraklion). Flights can also be taken to Athens (ATH) International Airport and there are regular ferries from Pireas to Rethymno and Heraklion.

Attractions in and around Frangokástellon

Have time to spare and looking for things to do around Frangokástellon? Visitors searching for nearby landmarks can take a trip to Frangokastello Venetian Fortress, Monastery of Preveli and Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi. To appreciate the outdoor scene, make time for beaches such as Frangokastello Beach and Sweetwater Beach, and green spaces such as Argiroupoli Springs and Aradena Gorge. Why not also add Finikas Beach, Plakias Beach or Lake Kournas to your agenda?